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Israel is becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage as the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue, with the backlash seeping into economic, cultural and sporting arenas. International condemnation has soared since Israel announced a ground assault on Gaza City and conducted an unprecedented strike against Hamas leadership on Qatari soil. It also comes as an independent UN inquiry …

A Russian aerial bombardment that lasted more than 12 hours has killed at least four people and injured at least 70 others in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the deaths all occurred in the capital, Kyiv, where many of the projectiles were aimed, and the victims included a 12-year-old girl. The barrage – involving nearly 600 drones and several dozen …

The House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum Resources has criticised the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) for ordering some of its branches to halt gas and crude oil supplies to Dangote Refinery as part of its ongoing industrial action. The committee said the union’s directive was taken “without notice and exhaustion of the laid …

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that passenger train services on the Abuja–Kaduna route will resume next week following weeks of suspension. In a statement issued Saturday by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the corporation said the decision comes after the completion of repair and safety checks on the affected section of the railway track at Asham. “The Nigerian …

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its members across the nation to withdraw all services effective 12:01 am on Monday, Sept 29, 2025. It equally directed its members working across field locations, including control room operations, panel operations, and outfield personnel, to withdraw services effective 06:00 hours on Sunday, Sept 28, 2025, and …

As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation. The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well …

The remains of former Inspector General of Police, Dr Solomon Arase, arrived Benin City on Saturday to an emotional reception by top security officials, representatives of the Edo Government and family members. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigerian Air Force flight NAF 031, which conveyed the body touched down at the Benin Airport at 1:25 p.m. The …

“Every economy can only be as strong as its manufacturing base”- Akio Morita, Harvard Business Review, May-June 1992. When Morita wrote that article in the Harvard Business Review, HBR, Japan was the leading manufacturing economy in the world. American and European scholars were falling over themselves trying to understand the art and science of Japanese management. Several lessons were learnt …

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Nigerians will be celebrating the country’s 65th independence anniversary. Despite the abundant human and natural resources, the country has continued to struggle to realise the dream of its founding fathers. Nigerian children, who are the leaders of tomorrow, spoke on the country of their dream with GBENGA AKINFENWA (Lagos), JOSEPH KANJO (Benin City), TINA AGOSI …

ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun and some other former I-Gs on Wednesday in Abuja paid tribute to late Solomon Arase, a former I-G in celebration of his life and times. Speaking at a “Day of Tribute”, Egbetokun said Arase was a rare blend of intellect, discipline, and humanism since he joined the Nigeria Police Force …